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Quebec man charged with murder after his wife found strangled in seniors residence
TERREBONNE, Que. - An 81-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangling death of his 79-year-old wife at a Montreal-area seniors residence. Police were called to the residenc...
Oct 05, 2023
Complainant in Nygard trial says door in bedroom suite would not open for her
TORONTO - Note: This story contains graphic content. A woman who accused Peter Nygard of sexual assault told the fashion mogul she was "really uncomfortable" that she wasn't able to open a keypad-oper...
Oct 05, 2023
Drone attack kills 80 and wounds 240 at a packed Syrian military graduation ceremony, official says
BEIRUT (AP) - A drone attack hit a crowded military graduation ceremony Thursday in the Syrian city of Homs, killing 80 and wounding 240, the health minister said, in one of the deadliest attacks on t...
Oct 05, 2023
Former teacher at Legacy Christian Academy enters guilty plea
Aaron Travis Benneweis stood in a Saskatoon courtroom Thursday and pleaded guilty to charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor.He served as Legacy Christian Academy's athletics dire...
Oct 05, 2023
Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players. Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Roughriders president...
Oct 05, 2023
‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who sprayed a New York City subway car with bullets during rush hour, wounding 10 people and sparking a citywide manhunt, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. Frank James, 6...
Oct 05, 2023
Sask. man’s Snapchat accounts may lead to more child porn charges
The RCMP urges Snapchat users to inform police if they've connected with the following handles: Maximum_max11, MaxxyMaxlove, Stretch_Enjoyer.A 29-year-old Regina man is accused of communicating with a...
Oct 05, 2023
B.C. sets out law to ban use of illegal drugs in many public places
VICTORIA - British Columbia is setting out new rules as it attempts to navigate a way to curb the overdose crisis with drug decriminalization. Possession of small amounts of many illicit drugs was dec...
Oct 05, 2023
Hockey Canada implements new 'minimum attire' rule in minor league dressing rooms
Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a "minimum attire rule," with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments mo...
Oct 05, 2023
Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup
OSTRAVA, Czechia - Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., a...
Oct 05, 2023